This email account is limited to technical questions regarding Chlamydia testing. All communications with Protected Patient Health Information must be secured in accordance to HIPAA regulations (45 CFR parts 160,162 and 164). All patient information such as name, home address and test result must not be included in any part of the email (subject line & body attachment) to ensure HIPAA compliance

Fiscal Year 2016 (July 2015 - June 2016)

For local health departments (who are pre-approved) and would like to establish an MOU/PO, please contact our DHMH Lab Fiscal Officer, Mr. Ken Keys by e-mail at ken.keys@maryland.govDIRECTLY. For Fiscal Year 2016 (July 2015-June 2016), the CT/GC NAAT cost reimbursable rate for reagents and supplies is $15.00/test

Check the expiration date of the BD ProbeTecTM Qx female and male collection kit before collection. Specimen MUST be collected and tested by the expiration date on the collection tube for the specimen to be acceptable for testing.

Urine First Void (UFV) specimen MUST be processed within 7 days of collection. It must reach the laboratory registration area by no later than the 6th day (except Friday) to be tested within the 7 day allowance. Specimens received on Friday will not be tested until Monday (Tuesday, if Monday is a holiday.)